Love Means... Endurance

While in some ways this was a hard book to get through because Andrews Grey lets their fears and pain show through. Yet it is uplifting because they refuse to give up or give in to cancer. They find ways through and new ways to connect. This story doesn't sugar coat the process of moving through the treatment of cancer.

A great story to finish the series with. Keep your tissues handy and enjoy getting back down on the farm with the guy's. You can't go wrong with a Andrew Grey book.

This story is such a wonderful mixture of sadness , pain, love, endurance like the title implies, healing and a family so strong, even though they are an extended family in love and friendship, that nothing cannot be overcome. I needed tissues a few times. Got angry on Eli's behalf several times and felt the love between he and Geoff through out the entire book. Jakey was a typical 9 year old yet in some ways wise beyond his years.Then he'd turn to a child again, scared and in fear for what might happen to his Papa. I have enjoyed every book in this series and look forward to what Andrew comes up with next. As I am a die hard NASCAR fan, I truly appreciate the reference..lol I so enjoy a heart felt and enthusiastic \"Gentlemen start your engines!\" Best part of the race for me.

At first I didn’t want to read this story because it most likely marked the end of something that has been in my life for a few years. I have gotten to know Len’s family, let’s face it, it really all started with Len. He’s the one that helped save the Laughton Farm, the place where all of these wonderful characters received second chances, learned to love, healed, and was able to grow. Len was instrumental in raising Geoff to the man he is now. Teaching him compassion, how to love and not to discriminate and to just be himself.
Geoff took those lessons and opened his home to people who needed guidance and a place to call home. Those people became his family who had his back as he had theirs. One man in particular he gave a home to became the most special to him. Eli, a young Amish man finding his way in the new world, had become the love of his life and the heart and glue of the farm.
That leads to this story, the glue that is Eli. When Eli falls ill, the entire family pitches in and becomes the support Eli and Geoff need to get through this. Cancer is a scary thing and not all get lucky and beat it.
Now with that being said, this IS an Andrew Grey book. We know he wouldn’t be that cruel as to kill off one of the most beloved characters. He did make it challenging for Eli and Geoff though and let us not forget Jakey. Their son received a lesson about life and how it’s not always fair or going to be there.
As this one saddens me the most, mainly because what it might represent, it is my favorite of all of them. It was a family reunion of sorts, even if it was because of a bad situation. I got a glimpse into the lives of former characters and how they are doing.
That actually brings me to a point I want to make.
I love this book so much.

OMG!!!! I cried all the way through this book. The story of the love Eli and Geoff have for one another is timeless. The battle and diagnosis of cancer brings forth so many doubts and insecurities. It is truly a test of the family they have built on the farm and everyone standing by them helping to get through the endless treatments and keep up with the chores.
Can Eli finally let go of the family he left behind and live for the family he has chosen? Can Geoff accept the help of others and realize Eli can survive his treatments? Can they both help Jakey understand it all and continue to stand strong to move into the future? An absolute must read!!!!!!!